Climate Change Authority

rdf:langString Climate Change Authority

rdf:langString Climate Change Authority

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rdf:langString Climate Change Authority

rdf:langString The Climate Change Authority (CCA) is an Australian Government statutory agency responsible for providing independent advice to government on climate change policy. It was established by and operates under the Climate Change Authority Act 2011. The Authority commenced operations on 1 July 2012. It was setup by Julia Gillard and has withstood concerted efforts for its disestablishment. The Abbott Government campaigned for the CCA's abolishment, having successfully abolished the Climate Commission. The Authority is a non-corporate entity and has no legislative or executive powers, which remain with the Government and Parliament of the day. The Authority is currently tasked with undertaking periodic legislative reviews of the Emissions Reduction Fund and National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme, and carrying out special reviews as requested either by the Minister responsible for climate change or by the Australian Parliament. It may also undertake self-initiated research on matters related to climate change. Prior to amendments made by the Australian Parliament in 2014 and 2015, the Authority was required to review Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions caps, any indicative national emissions trajectory and national carbon budget; progress in achieving Australia’s emissions reduction targets and national carbon budget; and the Renewable Energy Target and (since repealed) emissions trading scheme. Members are entitled to and often write dissenting minority reports.

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rdf:langString Brad Archer